BuzzFeed 2025 Q3 Earnings 448% Net Loss Deterioration as Revenue Falls 16.6%

BuzzFeed (BZFD) reported Q3 2025 results on Nov 7, 2025, , . , citing softer advertising demand and lower affiliate bonuses.

Revenue

, missing estimates by $8.35 million. Advertising revenue dropped 11% to $22.2 million, content revenue declined 33% to $7.2 million, . The decline was attributed to weaker direct advertising, reduced affiliate partner bonuses, and a challenging comparison to the 2024 election cycle.

Earnings/Net Income

BuzzFeed swung to a $0.20 loss per share, a 385.7% negative change from a $0.07 profit in 2024. The net loss of $7.43 million marked a 448% deterioration from $2.13 million in net income the prior year. This reflects ongoing financial challenges, with losses sustained for five consecutive years in the quarter.

Price Action

, closing at $1.17. Year-to-date, .

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

The strategy of buying shares on earnings announcements showed poor performance over three years. A 10.5% gain in the initial 30 days was followed by a 27.4% loss by the end of the period. , underscoring the risks of relying on earnings-driven timing.

CEO Commentary

CEO acknowledged a “challenging quarter” but emphasized progress in direct audience engagement, particularly with Gen Z and Millennials. He highlighted increased time spent (10.7 million hours) and reduced platform dependency, .

Guidance

. CFO Matt Omer noted a seasonal boost in Q4, with a focus on stabilizing operations.

Additional News

1. Stock Price Volatility, reflecting investor skepticism despite strong audience engagement metrics.

2. Analyst Optimism: A single analyst maintained a “buy” rating, .

3. Platform Independence, , signaling reduced reliance on third-party platforms.

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